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Basis for Release of Ferrite-Memory-Core Specifications, 1954 June 17

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 16

Scope and Contents

MIT DIC 6889. Project Whirlwind Memo M-2873. MIT proposes approval of release of IBM engineering specifications No. 3043000, engineering change No. 11183, for the ferrite memory core to facilitate procurement negotiations with General Ceramics Corp. and the development and construction of test equipment. New specifications embodying a simplified test procedure, but not changing the memory-core characteristics, are expected on approximately September 1, 1954. Test-equipment planning should be based on those new specifications.

Dates

  • Creation: 1954 June 17

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 3.9 Gigabytes (4035 MB in 1835 digital files in 31 folders)

From the Collection: 56.3 Cubic Feet (189 boxes including 142 microfilm reels)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

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